I love this place! Knowledgeable and caring staff and terrific doctors. Cornelia is the best for teeth cleanings, and a special shout-out to Dr. Broussard and Dr. Doane. Whether it's routine checkups or the heartbreaking time of letting go, Hermosa Animal Hospital is who I trust with my babies. Read Less

Love that this vet offered to take care of a turtle our kids founds at pollywog park with a fish hook in his mouth. Animal control finally came our but after many calls to lots of vets in the area, this was the only vet that offered to take care of it. In my book, that's pretty wonderful! If i had a pet, I'd bring it here! Thnx for having a big heart for a little turtle!! Read Less

This place is awesome! While not free of course their pricing is fair and they are kind, gentle and caring. I never feel rushed in and out and great bedside manner. Have visited a few of the different vets and they're all great. Read Less

This is the best animal hospital ever!  The receptionists are wonderful and very helpful and the doctors are tremendous.  They take the time with each patient to really understand what is wrong.  Everyone at this hospital cares deeply about animals.  Would highly recommend this place to any pet owner.  Truly outstanding care. Read Less

Love this office!! Everyone is very nice and friendly and always willing to help. I have been going her for over 10 years and have a pleasant experience every time I take my fur babies in for a check up. Love Dr. Yao she rocks totally!!!! Read Less

This place is absolutely terrible they have Ignored serious health issues there careless the receptionists are rude and unorganized my appointment was at 3:00 and waited until 3:58 before I finally left my dog hates it here and so do I would never send any dog I cared about to this place ever I'm disgusted with them and how they run a business Read Less

The staff at Hermosa Animal Hospital was incredibly supportive and understanding when we had to put our cat to sleep last week. It was only a few days later that we learned of their generosity, as well. We received a letter from Kansas State University thanking us for a "generous monetary contribution" made in our pet's name to their college of veterinary medicine. Thank you, Drs. Liebl, Broussard, Doane, Jacks, and Yao for giving our sweet Chloe a chance to help other animals in need. Read Less

I just went back to HAH and was reminded what a great vet he is!  And was so glad that Laurie was our vet tech again.  Emily was "abandoned 5x" in her 1st year [in fact that is what I just titled her GoFundMe page so I could bring her back to HAH] and had huge separation anxiety issues, so to see her in the treatment room, cradled and RELAXED in Laurie's arms was BIG and so sweet! She is likewise with Dr. Liebl.   When I first brought my rescue dog Emily there she was 16 months and 11 lbs. [breed is 18-24 lbs]. She was extremely challenged and damaged.  HAH was the one vet I felt and feel I can trust most: in an excruciatingly difficult 1st year after damaged by puppy mill birth and massive abuse in her 1st year, they supported me and comforted me thru the challenges, and set Emily on a healing path [today she was the 18.5 lbs she was supposed to be!].   Other vets quoted cheaper prices, then charged for every little thing while HAH's fee was inclusive [and ended up LESS expensive, not cheap! but less than the others!!] and another on Western in Palos Verdes, was a nightmare, harming already vulnerable Emily with needless medicine, that scabbed & burned the fringe off her ears, just to pad their income to sell the practice [that vet still there, don't go!!], they even lost her 1st X-rays and then were nasty to me about it!!   I always wished I'd not gone to them and had gone back in the 1st place to HAH.   They never push meds on me, and are open to questions and other ideas,  always supportive.  At HAH  Dr. Jacks and Dr. Liebl are who I most highly recommend.  Emily got bit by a coyote when she was about 5, & this time I trusted my instinct to bring her home from San Diego to Hermosa Animal Hospital, Dr. Jacks was wonderful, and even told me Emily didn't need an X-ray she could easily have done: Dr. Jacks was right, she healed remarkably fast.  I knew I could trust them.    The emergency vet I would recommend is City of Angels in Culver City: they have the same caring feel that HAH has  [2 other emergency vets on Hawthorne Blvd. and PCH nr Redondo - left her sitting in pools of blood from an infection, doing next to nothing and costing over $500, no compassion, no care, awful]I have to be honest, so if I could give HAH, 4.9 instead of 5 I would due to the only exception, which is a competent but rigid tech who wouldn't let me go back to say a quick goodbye to Emily [I'd learned if she had an image of me returning she was okay and had less separation panic], Emily panicked that day [I still feel bad about it], but the next few days when I brought her to spend the day to be hydrated and treated for a massive infection [she had 12 in her 1st 2 yrs.  now 15 clean urine samples!]  I did what I needed to do, let the tech be the one upset, and went back to say goodbye to Emily and all was fine again.  Like today, I leave glad I brought her there!! Read Less

I love love this place! I was not happy with my old Vet so switched to Hermosa Animal Hospital upon a friend's recommendation. Dr. Libel is my dog's veterinarian and in my opinion such an upgrade from the last place. He personally calls me with test results and addresses any questions I have after a visit. Sometimes I think of additional questions and he is happy to answer beyond just when we are in the examination room. He has a nice way with my dog and which puts me at ease if we are there for something serious. He is so knowledgeable and always lets me know my options and starts off conservatively with any medications. I don't feel like he is trying to sell me a bunch of stuff or over medicate. Basically I feel like my dog is in the best possible hands. I also can't say enough about the Vet Tech Corneila. She is smart, dedicated, really cares about animals and knows her stuff. My furbaby recently had some medical issues and Cornelia got me in right away and sat with me after his exam to give me very helpful ideas about after care that I would never have known. You can't google the advice she gives! She is a wealth of knowledge and I can't thank her enough for the personal care we have received. Read Less

Once upon a time, this was an excellent place to take your pet anytime he or she needed any type of medical attention. Those times have changed drastically, however. From my most recent experience(s) with this veterinary clinic, I am appalled at their behavior! To tell the story, I brought in one of my Persian cats to see a doctor. He was having some problems. This cat was only seven years old and he had been with me since he was a kitten. Upon seeing the vet they said that the symptoms he was having were very minor and there was no real problem. They sent us home believing that he would be fine. The poor cat continue to deteriorate, however, so we took him to another vet at a different clinic who immediately diagnosed him with a very serious ailment. The problem was, due to the time in between, since the vet at Hermosa Animal Hospital had misdiagnosed him, he had become too sick to actually treat. Thus, he passed away a short time later. But, that's not the end of the story. To add insult to injury, I began receiving emails and postcards, over a year later, from this veterinary hospital telling me that it is time for my cat to come in and have a check up. Since I began receiving these emails and postcards I have emailed them several times asking them to please stop contacting me, as the cat is no longer with us, and it is truly upsetting to be reminded of his traumatic passing. For anyone who has ever lost a pet, you can truly understand how painful it is to lose a family member and somebody you truly love. Plus, it is very hard be continually reminded of the one you lost. Yet, despite my emails telling them my cat had passed away, the emails and the postcards continue to come. In fact, today I received one stating, "It is very important that you call our office to schedule an appointment as regular visits are essential to (my cat's name's) health."  Are you kidding me!!!! With this, I attempted to call them. After being put on hold three times I finally communicated to the desk person how upset I was. What did she do? She put me on hold and said she would be with me as soon as possible. What!  I will be kind and not mention her name. But, this is completely inappropriate behavior on all levels! First of all, I believe it is the fault of the vet who misdiagnosed our cat, which is why he passed away. Secondarily. they are trying to generate business and they are doing it in such way without any thought or understanding of how what they are doing is truly negatively affecting the people that they are contacting.In closing, this is the wrong way to do business! Read Less

We went to see Dr. Kim Doane last night.  My doggie unfortunately is 16.5 years and is nearing his "time".  I'm having a hard time with it and just wanted to take him in to make sure he's not in pain and is still having a good quality of life.  She was AMAZING!!! so thorough and caring to his needs at this stage in his life.  She suggested things we could do for now and a simple test and medication to ease any pain.  I appreciate her not pushing unnecessary tests and listening to us and spending time with my doggie to give the best care possible.The staff there is as well caring and thorough. Read Less

They have always treated my dogs and bunnies like cherished family members. If it's just routine visits, emergency and the saddest of all appointments, their love and care is always paramount. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Read Less

Absolutely love them and love how they treat my pets. Not only do they truly care about the animals but they take the time to explain what is wrong with my pets and make sure we understand. They also give alternative treatment options if possible. I will never go anywhere else Read Less

These guys are amazing.  My dog ate some raisins and they took him immediately and were very kind about the process.  Good people.  Running a business in Hermosa explains why the cost is a little high, but they easily make up for it with their service Read Less

My kitties are 4.5 years old. We've been going there since the beginning and will definitely keep going! We always have a positive experience. Puffer and Penny Lane are well taken care of there. Dr. Yao is especially wonderful at working with reluctant cats. Everyone in the office oooohs and ahhhhs over my babies and make us feel so welcome. Read Less

New dog owners, beware! I've never had a dog before so getting puppy shots was of the upmost importance for me. My friend got a puppy last year that unfortunately got distemper and died in her arms after a week of suffering from the disease. Hearing this horror story has made me overly cautious so I wanted to make sure I got all my puppy's shots on time and at the same hospital which is the only reason why I take my puppy to HAH. When coming in today for what I thought was my puppy's 3rd and final DHPP vaccine, I found out that we need to come back in another 4 weeks to get her last round since she is too young for the final round. I was under the impression that DHPP was given as a 3-round shot (kind of like Hep B) and was just told today it is really based on age and 18 weeks is their min requirement for the last round. It's not like I got her shots elsewhere, she's been going to this hospital the entire time! Apparently, they have been giving her shots too early each round so now I need 4 rounds instead of the normal 3. I'm a bit annoyed that they didn't inform me of this earlier when we first started her vaccinations so we could manage her schedule to avoid over vaccinating her. They said that it doesn't harm her to get too many vaccines, but if it's not necessary why would anyone want to give their dog more shots than required? I relied on the vet and their expertise in my puppy shot schedule. They've been the ones to say "This is the date for her next appointment for shots" and I've just followed along. In my mind, if I waited even one day after the date they recommended, I'm a bad dog owner and would never forgive myself if my dog got a distemper and died. I even adjusted my work schedule to so I could take her in to keep her on schedule. I live no where close to Hermosa, but that's the sacrifice I'd make to keep my dog protected and safe. My puppy and I have been so excited to get her last round so we can finally go on walks and to the dog park. I literally take her around my condo complex in a sling bag just so she can experience the outdoors so waiting another month is just brutal. I sincerely hope that they're not adjusting their vaccine schedules on the early side just to get an extra round of shots from every dog owner and bank that extra $25. I'd rather they just up the price to $50 and not over vaccinate my dog and inconvenience me for the extra trip. That's just unethical. I would give this hospital negative stars for their vaccine scheduling practice and misinforming me of the requirements, but I do like Dr. Leibl and the staff. Even with my awful experience today, the staff member was very sweet. I'm writing this review so hopefully another new dog owner will see it and avoid over vaccinating their new puppy. Read Less

Dr Liebl and his entire team are all first rate: knowledgeable, professional and caring. They go out of their way to insure that your pet is taken care of with love and compassion. We have been seeing Dr Liebl for over 10 years, with everything from well-puppy checks to end of life issues. He takes the time to research and investigate your pet's health issues and throughly explains any conditions that may arise, along with treatment options. All the other doctors that we have seen here have been fantastic as well. The front office is well managed and everyone is pleasant and helpful. We wouldn't trust our pets with anyone but the best-- which is why we only go to Hermosa Animal Hospital. Read Less

If you are nervous about taking your pet to the Vet, this is the place to go to feel at home. After having a strange experience with a previous vet, I moved my cats here. Every Dr. I've seen has been though ugh, caring and attentive. The staff is busy, but they make sure you are taken care of on a timely manner and with ease. I'd be nervous about a vet that's not busy! Most recently, Dr. Jacks has helped with surgery and an emergency and I could not be more happy with her diagnosis and follow through. She called me on the weekends too! I am so thankful to have a place that cares about my cats the way I do! Read Less

I cannot say enough good things about the care both my animals and I have received here. Dr. McDonald went above and beyond for a cat already 12 with ongoing problem when they first met, rounding out his life to a good end some years later. Read Less

I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with the doctors here. We unfortunately moved far away, but I highly recommend these guys. Dr. Jacks was my little guy's vet and she was ways a sweetheart. They also issued travel certificates for my little guy swiftly. No hassle, just a smooth operation. Front desk is always kind and efficient. Highly recommend them. They are among the best. Read Less

Just moved to the area and brought the dogs in to meet Dr. Jacks. She and the staff were absolutely wonderful. Our dogs were treated great and they were as calm as they've ever been when going to see the doc. Very happy to have our new vet! Read Less

I can't say enough positive things about Hermosa Animal Hospital. My dog acts like a kid going to Disney Land when she goes there. She has the biggest crush on Dr Liebl. He can't talk without Coco trying to stick her tongue in his mouth. Her tail is ready to fly off her hiney it goes so fast. Otherwise She is a very shy skittish dog elsewhere.Read Less

Hermosa Animal Hospital is the best animal hospital!!! We love Dr. Steve Liebl and all the wonder staff there, especially Laurie, Lindsey and Pauline. They take such great care of our kids and us! :) We've been seeing Dr. Liebl for over 25 years with all of our poms and he takes such great care of our kids. He truly cares about all his patients and their families, and is very honest and trustworthy. He's the best!!! :)Read Less

Had our first appointment here today and it couldn't have gone better.  Beautiful office and we loved the staff.  Everyone from the front desk to the techs and the doctor were incredibly sweet and on top of things. Read Less

Dr. Liebl is my angel.  He has helped my poor little Andy so much.  Andy has awful skin allergies and Steve went above and beyond to help us.  I have so much faith and confidence in Steve.  He is a wonderful man and a superior vet.  So knowledgeable.  I could not give Dr Steve Liebl a higher recommendation.  He is absolutely the BEST!!!!!!! Read Less

Expensive location.Bunches of vet techs running everywhere that cost money.Different veterinarian each time.Veterinarian who can't seem to add enough procedures to the bill.The vet doesn't discuss prices but leaves that to a tech to come in afterward and drop the price bomb.$180 blood panel on my 9 year old dog just to make sure something isn't wrong?Nope.Done with this sort of extortionary practice.If it makes you feel like you are doing as much as you can for your little binky-boo by spending as much money as you can, then this is your kind of veterinarian office. Read Less

I've been bringing all of my cats to Hermosa Animal Hospital since I first moved to CA in 2008, and I'll never go anywhere else. I feel like the fine folks at HAH really care about the health, happiness, and well-being of my furry family members as much as I do - and that's a great feeling. Read Less

If I could give this place a negative rating I would.I took my cat in yesterday, I was charged more for feline blood work than it would cost for human blood work. The doctor called me today and told me that my cat needed to be on antibiotics and pain medication. She told me to come in and the meds would be waiting for me.I got there 2 hours later and had to wait 1/2 hour. I was then told that they didn't have the pain med and I would have to come back on Monday. I told the gal at the front desk that this was deplorable. My cat is in pain and they don't have the meds??I drove home ready to give my baby his medicine, only to find that they did not mix the fluid into the powder. I called them, told them my situation and expressed how irritated I was. I also complained about the lack of pain medication. Suddenly they found a substitute, so I had to drive back - 1/2 each way in traffic!I had to wait another 10 mins to be acknowledged. THEN THEY TOLD ME THE PAIN MEDS WERE $144!!! I screamed, "is this extortion"? I asked how much the initial pain med was and they said $30!!! What a SCAM! Are they trying to take advantage of people that actually have money to pay for veterinary care? I asked for my records and will never go back, I suggest that you don't waste your time or money with this establishment. They are indeed crooks! Read Less

I brought in my 5 month old pup for emergency care AFTER having already been to another veterinarian. It was early on the Sunday morning so our options were slim. My experience at the previous vet made the care we received at VCA that much more impressive. Yes, we waited awhile, but that is to be expected with any drop-in service. All of the staff were lovely. They presented us with the option of leaving our pup in hospital for a few hours or taking him home. The previous vet insisted that if leaving the pup inpatient was the only responsible option...and wanted to charge us almost $4K for it. VCA, on the other hand, stated that taking the pup home was reasonable and the logical first level of care and we could bring him back if he didn't improve. We decided to hospitalize him for our own comfort level...and they charged a fraction of what we were quoted at the other vet.Read Less

We weren't members of their practice for very long, just from July of this year though the end of August. This is in no way fault of theirs as we had to send our baby girl to heaven on September 1st.The few visits we had here were great, Roxy was 14 and in her life she had always hated visiting the vet but this practice along with their staff were finally "the ones" after all of our years searching for a practice she felt comfortable in. Every time we came in the reception staff would say hi to her and come pet her while she waited to be seen and the vets were also very friendly with her which made her visits easier and less stress inducing. We got her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis here and everyone was amazing with us immediately afterword while we were inconsolable with sadness.they helped us get scheduled the same day with an outside practice for an animal oncologist who took care of us from that point on and I would absolutely refer this practice to anyone looking to take their fur babies for great care. Read Less

This would have been 5 stars plus had my only experience been with Dr. Liebl, however I had to see Dr. Jacks one day because Dr. Liebl was off. I feel like she majorly took advantage of my love for my dog...she said my dog needed x-rays and blood work...$554.42 for a simple upset stomach. I know for a fact that Dr. Liebl would NOT have had me do all the extra(read expensive) things to say the dog had an upset stomach. I have had such bad experiences with other vets overcharging and I thought I had finally found a place that did not do that and because I trusted that all the vets here at HAH were as ethical as Dr. Liebl, I got screwed. Sad to know that Dr. Liebl seems to be the only vet I can trust at HAH. Read Less

So far the experiences have been very good with the Hermosa Animal Hospital. I have been taking my dog ("B") to HAH for about 2 years now.  They are attentive at the front desk, and thorough with paperwork, etc.  The front area is usually very clean, and is laid out so dogs, cats, etc have space to not get upset with each other. My dog isn't very fond of much bigger dogs, and she (like her owner) can't stand cats...so having space and multiple points of ingress and egress makes it easier to keep animals calm.The vet tech staff are kind and patient, huge plus here...as they do not manhandle or scare any animals.  Some vet techs other places we've been are just forceful with shots, weigh-ins, or temp taking...and no one wants their best fuzzy pals feeling strong-armed.  The vets we have seen have all handled emergency issues, sicknesses, and even routine check-ups with patience and a very informed manner.  I feel comfortable with the recommendations, prescriptions, and manners of treatment form the HAH Vets, and I feel like my pal is in good health because of their commitment to us.The costs are not bad in comparison to other vets we've visited over time, honestly it isn't cheap to be a pet owner, but we do what we have to do for our family members, both human and furry.I would recommend HAH for your pets.ENJOY! Read Less

HAH is the best clinic in the South Bay Area. Dr Steve Liebl is the best! Everyone at HAH is very nice and friendly! My husband and I love Hermosa Animal Hospital so our doggies. Ranger and Dusty feel very comfortable and like going there. Our two other doggies Bravo and Bella that passed away this year liked the clinic as well. We can only say good things about HAH. Thank you Dr Liebl for your nice care to all your patients. We love you and HAH!!!! Read Less

Dr. Broussard and the team at Hermosa Animal Hospital are amazing! They are always prompt with service and everyone is very friendly! They are great at getting you in and out with prompt service and all of your meds too! One stop shop!Read Less

Dr. Doane is a fantastic vet - compassionate and  knowledgeable....she has helped a number of our pets for over 17 years! As members of the animal rescue community, we hear nightmare stories all the time with vets...which make us ever more so grateful to have found Dr. Doane and Dr. Liebl. They are incredible people and incredible veterinarians! Can't recommend them enough! Read Less

Dr. Doane is one in a million. My cat was recently diagnosed with feline diabetes. She took the time to call me on a Sunday to give me the results. She spent some time telling me how we would treat this together. She has since called and checked on us to see how the treatment is going. She really is a class act. Thanks !!! Read Less

Dr. Doane is simply AMAZING.  We adopted Marilyn in April - she's 10.  We have grown very attached to her and love her more than words can express.  By pure luck, we were assigned to Dr. Doane and I am pleased to say we are the luckiest cat parents in the world.  She consistently has gone above and beyond any Dr has in my opinion - she calls in the evenings after her shifts at the office, takes pets home to care for them after a surgery and follows up.  I can't tell you how many times I've called with silly questions and she never makes me feel bad about being an overly protective first time parent.  She genuinely cares for her patients and their parents.  If you are looking for a very empathetic, compassionate and reliable Dr., Dr. Kim Doane is the one you should be visiting.Thanks Dr. Doane for all that you have done. Read Less

Love Dr. Kim Doane!  She knows her stuff! She takes the time to expain things to you. She's understanding and very caring. I'm lucky to have her for a vet. I've been taking my dogs to her for over 20 years. Read Less

I recently dropped off my 4 yr old Pekingese at the Hermosa Animal Hospital with Dr Doane as the supervising Dr for his tooth cleaning.I signed off on a bill in advance for almost $400.She called me and told me that his teeth were super clean and that he should not be put under anesthesia because his teeth were not bad, and they could clean them another way. When was the last time that you found someone that was honest and did not perform a procedure?  I give her 5 stars- she is very sweet, informative and kind -and would only us Dr Doane and Dr Liebl Read Less

I was referred to Dr. Doane by my brother Mike.  My brother doesn't recommend people or businesses lightly, so when I rescued a dachshund (Bean) in 2002 I was introduced to Dr. Doane.  She works at Hermosa Animal Hospital which is no longer on Aviation Blvd...but at their new, impressive facility (just down the street) on PCH in Hermosa Beach @ 310-376-8819.  Dr. Doane takes time to explain things whether its a regular visit or if Bean or Bailey is in for some procedure she'll call on the phone to explain it all...taking time out of what I am sure is a busy schedule.  I never feel like she's rushing through things.  And in fact I think she goes the extra mile - recently Bailey (my new mini dach pup) was itchy and Dr. Doane did a skin scrap (routine). What wasn't routine was that she actually took me into the lab to show me what she found under the microscope and then explain it.  It was educational and it left me feeling like she wasn't just any vet trying to make a living, but that she really cares about her clients.  She has since done a spay on little Bailey and removed two retained baby teeth...and she did an excellent job.  She has a great front office staff that models the same care and love that Dr. Doane exudes.  For example, on this last trip to the vet I was able to get in quicker than usual when Nelly (front desk) gave up her own personal appt. for her bunny's neuter.  And when Bailey was stressed out upon dropping her off and kinda nippy I got worried - well, an hour later one of the vet techs called me up on my cell to let me know she had settled down and was making the rounds to say hello to the whole staff.  That call wasn't solicited...they just knew that Bailey was important to me - a typical pet parent.  They also have a solid list of specialists that they work with as I have had to use them for specialty eye testing and then another time one of their neurologists in OC.  Same high standards at these specialty vets offices as at Dr. Doane's.And lastly, the new facility that this vet team built on PCH is gorgeous.  Its upgraded the architectural standard for that block in my opinion and from the inside it appears that as much love, care and thought went into its planning as goes into their clients daily care.  Great job! Read Less